INDIANA PHENOLOGY
Volunteer Opportunities
Discover opportunities to observe, record, and contribute to environmental research.
Indiana Phenology connects volunteers with meaningful opportunities to observe and document seasonal changes in plants and animals. Whether you are new or experienced, you can contribute valuable data that supports research, education, and community awareness.
How Volunteering Works
1. Explore Opportunities
Learn about the different ways you can get involved and find opportunities that match your interests, schedule, and experience level.
2. Submit Volunteer Interest Form
Complete the interest form to share your availability and interests so we can connect you with the most suitable opportunities
3. Get Started
Begin participating by observing, recording, and contributing to activities that support research and community engagement.
Why your observation matters
Your observations contribute to a larger effort to understand environmental patterns and changes over time.
✓ Document biodiversity
✓ Track seasonal changes
✓ Contribute to Community Knowledge
✓ Support Scientific Research
Browse Opportunities
Observe Nature
Explore opportunities to observe and document seasonal changes in your local environment.
• Nature’s Notebook Observer
• iNaturalist Observer
2. Support Research and Data
Assist with data collection, analysis, and projects that support ongoing environmental research.
• Transcribe and Digitize Historical Records
• Seek out Historical Records
• Contribute to Data Analysis Projects
• Writing Plant Profiles
3. Grow the Community
Help expand outreach and connect more people to environmental observation and learning.
• Recruit New Observers
• Invite Us to Speak to Your Group
• Host a Team Volunteer Session
• Connector Role
4. Professional Support
Use your professional skills to support program development and organizational needs.
• Share Professional Expertise
• Volunteer Recognition Support
• Mentor Observers
• Social Media Support
Interested in Volunteering?
Join Indiana Phenology and start making a meaningful impact through observation and community science. Whether you are new or experienced, there is a place for you to get involved.